In the packed arena at KD Jadhav Stadium, delivery riders got a front‑row seat to 30+ electric two‑wheelers, each model a different answer to the demand for low‑cost, high‑range bikes.\n
\nThe crowd numbered 2,500, a mix of delivery partners, 20+ OEMs and government officials, underscoring how quickly the sector is moving. By September 2026, 200,000 riders from Zomato and Blinkit were already on electric bikes, powering 228 million deliveries and cutting 9,926 tonnes of CO₂.\n
\nZomato Local Services has rolled out a fleet of 1,500 EVs in Delhi and Chennai, and the ‘Rent a vehicle’ feature on the partner apps lets riders tap into that pool without buying. In FY26, 23,000 riders used the rental option, while EMO Energy’s 20‑minute charge keeps batteries topped up, keeping bikes on the road.\n
\nShri Mahmood Ahmed, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Roads and Transport, said the move “accelerates the transition” and highlighted that the government’s support will expand charging and swapping networks, a promise that matters to anyone who wants a battery that lasts a full shift.\n
\nFor the delivery rider, the takeaway is that the market now offers a range of affordable, low‑range EVs, with the option to rent or buy and the backing of a growing charging network. The next step is to check the app for test rides, financing options and local swapping stations.